Mike's Custom Home Gyms
Get in shape with a gym in your home! Mike builds custom home gyms and supplies sought after vintage collectable fitness equipment to enhance the look and feel of your state-of-the-art fitness center! Mike's forty years of building experience and 40 years of collecting rare exercise equipment will make your gym a pleasure for workouts and entertaining. Mike says---
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admill in the corner of the basement, or weight bench in the bedroom does not motivate you the way a home gym will. You can allocate the space in your home and, you can customize it specifically to your needs. Once you have space determined for your home gym, you will want to invest in some quality equipment. Home gyms can be as simple or elaborate as your space and budget allows. Make a gym you will use, so create a well-equipped, inviting area for your exercise regime. The best part of a home gym is the convenience, you can schedule your workouts whenever you want, no driving to a gym, no worry about parking and no other hassles. Some things to consider when you are building your custom home gym:
What space is available? Don't buy bargain priced cardio equipment. Include strength equipment
Consider Yoga/Pilates/Relaxation Space
Install Entertainment---Smart TV and Music System
Space:
The square footage available will determine your selection of equipment and the layout. Some machines, like elliptical units with moving handlebars and pedals, will take extra space, so account for that. Consider the ceiling height to ensure that you will have adequate clearance for items like stair climbers, treadmills and home gym units. Flooring selection; the best option for flooring is specialty rubber tiles that absorb noise, odor and cushion your body while working out. Other things to consider are the ventilation, heating and cooling and don't forget proper lighting and professionally installed electrical circuits. Equipment:
Cardio is essential for fitness, so include a treadmill, an elliptical trainer, a stationary bike and maybe climbers, cross-trainers or rowers. Consider what motivates you and what piece of equipment you will use. Space for strength training is just as important as cardio, resistance training is necessary to tone muscles, maintain strength and boost metabolism. A good set of dumbbells and a weighted barbell are a good investment. Include an area in your gym for space for a cushioned mat and a yoga mat for both stretching and practicing yoga and Pilates. Accessories---Built-in mirrors, a media array with speakers and a large screen smart TV to follow online workouts help make the space more functional. What about a mini fridge for bottled water, a towel rack and laundry basket for used towels? Go the full route and include a cedar sauna to soothe your mind. All of these accessories can make your workout more comfortable, enjoyable, motivational and fun! Accessories in your home gym can complete the look and feel and help with motivation.
